Dean of Students

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Dean of Students provides leadership and oversight for all areas within Student Development and Success—including athletics, campus ministry, counseling services, student conduct, campus safety, dining services, the on-call support system, student support and crisis response, residence life, student engagement and leadership, and the A-Store and mailroom. Ensure the division clearly articulates and upholds the College’s mission, vision, and values, representing the College with credibility and integrity both internally and externally. Serve as the primary liaison to students on all matters related to the student experience. This is a full-time role that requires some evening and weekend commitments.

Principal Responsibilities :

Student Engagement & Campus Life

• Lead efforts to assess student interests and needs, enhance existing offerings, and ensure campus life policies and practices cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community.
• Establish and maintain a strong, visible presence on campus; attend campus-wide cultural, social, and athletic events, and build positive relationships with the external community.
• Provide strategic oversight for budgets supporting student life operations, ensuring strong financial stewardship and alignment with institutional goals.
• Serve as an advisor to the Alverno Student Government (ASG) executive board, attending meetings and events.
• Oversee the development and execution of key student programs such as Orientation, Welcome Week, and Community Service Day – creating traditions foster connection and belonging.
• Maintain active contact with students to ensure programs and initiatives remain responsive to evolving needs.
• Provide strategic leadership for campus dining services in partnership with food service contracts to ensure high-quality, student-centered dining experiences.

Leadership, Supervision & Operational Oversight

Conduct, Compliance & Policy Development

Title IX, Crisis Response & Safety

Retention, Persistence & Cross-Campus Collaboration

Technology & Case Management

Qualifications :

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and list of references to the online application

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Alverno College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact HR@alverno.edu.

Alverno College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity

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